2000 Ford F150 Owner's Manual - Page 172

Driving Installing the snowplow Removing the blocker beam without installing snowplow attachment hardware may affect air bag deployment in a crash. Do not operate the truck unless either the blocker beam or snowplow attachment hardware is installed on the vehicle. Read the following instructions before installing a snowplow: • Front GAWR must not exceed 63% of the GVW. Add ballast weight to the back of the vehicle, if necessary. Refer to the Safety Compliance Certification Label to find Front GAWR. • The Front Axle Accessory Reserve Capacity and the Total Accessory Reserve Capacity listed on the bottom right of the Safety Compliance Certification Label will determine whether or not the addition of a snowplow will overload your vehicle. • The weight of the snowplow and supporting components distributed to the front axle must not exceed the front accessory reserve capacity. • The total weight of the snowplow and aftermarket equipment must not exceed the Total Accessory Reserve Capacity. • The weight of the installed snowplow and aftermarket equipment must not load the vehicle beyond the GAWR (front/rear) and GVWR listed on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. • The total weight of the snowplow and aftermarket equipment must be considered part of the payload and must not exceed the Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) for towing. • Federal and most local regulations require additional exterior lamps for snowplow-equipped vehicles. Consult your dealer for additional information. • After installing a snowplow to the vehicle, ensure the vehicle's front toe alignment and front ride height are within specification (reset if required). These specifications are located in the vehicle's Workshop Manual. Adherence to the toe, tire pressures and ride height specification is important for proper tire wear, ride, handling and headlight aim. Also, maintain the engine oil and transmission fluid change intervals following the severe duty schedule. Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the certification label. 172